Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Maine Off the Beaten Path show you the Pine Tree State you never knew existed. Spend an afternoon rummaging through “furniture, books, plunder, tools, something for all” at Elmer’s Barn north of Wiscasset. Visit the Cole Land Transportation Museum near Bangor—an eclectic collection of antique vehicles, from tractors to buckboards to sleds. Experience life in an 18th-century logging community at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pine Tree State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Discover vintage treasures at Elmer’s Barn north of Wiscasset Explore the eclectic antique vehicle collection at the Cole Land Transportation Museum near Bangor Leap back through time with a visit to the eighteenth-century logging community at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Weathered lobstermen, spindly-legged moose, spruce- and pine-laced rocky coasts, and of course, L.L.Bean - Maine is full of unique "must-see" attractions. From a wedding cake shaped house built by an old sea captain for his wife in Kennebunkport to Frank Anicatti's Kennebec fruit store, from the Moxie capital of the world to the Bethel Gehring Clinic for Nervous Disorders, referred to as the resting place of Harvard's academic community, Maine is a wealth of off-the-beaten-path charms.

This guide to the backroads of Maine will show travelers how to find unspoiled coastal villages, pristine lakes, and small museums, as well as private campgrounds and historical places. 11 illustrations & 8 maps.

Maine Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Maine Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Maine that other guidebooks just don't offer.

From a center for contemporary art to a nineteenth-century resort, Maine abounds with unexpected finds. Let this indispensable guide lead you to unique museums, acres and acres of parks and public lands, and one-of-a-kind shops.